In Pictures: Lucid Cosmos Prototype Spotted Testing in California Ahead of Delayed 2027 Launch

The Lucid Cosmos is expected to bring the brand's sleek design language to the sub-$50,000 midsize SUV segment.

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Lucid's design ambitions for the Cosmos follow the striking concept styling that has defined its recent lineup.

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The Cosmos will compete in the crowded midsize electric SUV market when it arrives in the second half of 2027.

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Lucid has positioned the Cosmos as its volume model, aiming to broaden appeal beyond its luxury Air and Gravity vehicles.

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The delayed launch comes as Lucid manages restructuring and cash concerns ahead of the Cosmos rollout.

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Prototype testing in California signals that Lucid is continuing development work despite the revised 2027 timeline.

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The camouflaged prototype spotted on Highway 101 offered the clearest look yet at the production-bound Cosmos.

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Lucid hopes the Cosmos will attract buyers seeking an affordable electric SUV with premium technology.

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Rivals like the Kia EV9 illustrate the fierce competition the Cosmos will face in the electric SUV segment.

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